YEARLY HIGH
0.5332 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.4591 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4962 XAF

2017 IQD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IQD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.5332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.4591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0741 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5233 to the December average rate of 0.4654, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5332 was down 4.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5585, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 IQD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,666 XAF
2016 Average 2,607 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,295 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 370.64 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5291
0.4596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.5165, compared to 0.4759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0406 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0246 XAF (High: 0.5190 / Low: 0.4945). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 XAF (High: 0.4705 / Low: 0.4591).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0246
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5233) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5534), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0301 (-5.44%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5233
2016 Avg (January) 0.5534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5332 0.5179 0.5233
February 0.5284 0.5121 0.5221
March 0.5326 0.5131 0.5228
April 0.5300 0.5124 0.5230
May 0.5190 0.4945 0.5076
June 0.5061 0.4886 0.5004
July 0.4958 0.4795 0.4877
August 0.4811 0.4668 0.4755
September 0.4784 0.4652 0.4701
October 0.4835 0.4717 0.4780
November 0.4857 0.4657 0.4787
December 0.4705 0.4591 0.4654